Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
Chokecherry
In German
Evening Primrose
Chokecherry
In French
onagre
Chokecherry
In Spanish
onagra
Chokecherry
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
Chokecherry
In Polish
wiesiołka
Chokecherry
In Latin
vespere Primrose
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Chokecherry
Season and care of Evening Primrose and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Chokecherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evening Primrose and Chokecherry Physical Information
Evening Primrose and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Chokecherry are as follows:
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Evening Primrose and Chokecherry
Care of Evening Primrose and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.